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PK09 GUW

2009 BMW 125

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,049 mi
Last recorded113,049 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 GUW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 113,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 108,149 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,709 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 96,130 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 96,117 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 89,377 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 89,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and has puncture damage to centre of the tread area 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

small stone chip to lower part of nearside windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,921 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 81,087 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 77,536 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 23,481 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 11,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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PK09 GUW is a 2009 BMW 125 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 54,561 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK09 GUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PK09 GUW is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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